What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Gibraltar, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 14 July 2026
Latest change, in the source's words:New information that, from 15 July 2026, the UK-EU Agreement in respect of Gibraltar will provisionally apply, including new information about entry requirements for people travelling on a full British citizen passport ('Entry requirements' page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in Gibraltar” of the UK government's travel advice for Gibraltar, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Telephone: 999 (ambulance, fire, police)
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Gibraltar, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Alcohol and drug laws
The laws of Gibraltar are similar to UK laws for alcohol, drugs and anti-social behaviour.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is legal. There is an active LGBT+ community, but due to the small size of Gibraltar, there are few places which are exclusively LGBT+ orientated.
Pounds sterling is the currency in Gibraltar. Bank of England-issued notes and UK coins are accepted and are mixed with locally-issued notes and coins of the same value in pounds and pence.
Some businesses accept euros, but check the exchange rate offered. Notes issued in Scotland or Northern Ireland are not usually accepted in Gibraltar.
Gibraltar-issued notes and coins are not usually accepted in the UK.
Travelling with medicines
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Gibraltar, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
Plug typesCG
Voltage240/415 V
Frequency50 Hz
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Clothes for the weather
Rainfall Average temperature
January
Average
13 °C (55 °F)
Lows
9 °C (48 °F)
Highs
16 °C (61 °F)
Rain
88 mm (3.4 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
February
Average
13 °C (55 °F)
Lows
9 °C (49 °F)
Highs
17 °C (62 °F)
Rain
76 mm (3.0 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
March
Average
15 °C (59 °F)
Lows
11 °C (52 °F)
Highs
19 °C (66 °F)
Rain
76 mm (3.0 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
April
Average
16 °C (62 °F)
Lows
13 °C (55 °F)
Highs
20 °C (69 °F)
Rain
60 mm (2.4 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
May
Average
19 °C (66 °F)
Lows
15 °C (59 °F)
Highs
23 °C (74 °F)
Rain
34 mm (1.4 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
June
Average
22 °C (72 °F)
Lows
18 °C (64 °F)
Highs
27 °C (80 °F)
Rain
7 mm (0.3 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Usually dry.
July
Average
25 °C (76 °F)
Lows
20 °C (68 °F)
Highs
29 °C (85 °F)
Rain
1 mm (0.0 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Usually dry.
August
Average
25 °C (77 °F)
Lows
21 °C (69 °F)
Highs
29 °C (85 °F)
Rain
4 mm (0.1 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Usually dry.
September
Average
23 °C (73 °F)
Lows
19 °C (66 °F)
Highs
26 °C (79 °F)
Rain
29 mm (1.2 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Usually dry.
October
Average
19 °C (67 °F)
Lows
16 °C (61 °F)
Highs
23 °C (73 °F)
Rain
81 mm (3.2 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
November
Average
16 °C (60 °F)
Lows
12 °C (54 °F)
Highs
19 °C (66 °F)
Rain
109 mm (4.3 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
December
Average
14 °C (56 °F)
Lows
10 °C (51 °F)
Highs
17 °C (62 °F)
Rain
115 mm (4.5 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
What is acceptable to wear is a matter of local law and custom: read Local laws and customs.
Packing checklist
A general list for any trip. Ticks are not saved.
Entry requirements and visas
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Gibraltar.
This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.